Neodymium chloride: Chemistry in its element
From medicine to the military, this compound makes lasers for a range of applications. Brian Clegg discovers neodymium chloride
26 Okt 20165min
Gabapentin: Chemistry in its element
Louise Crane documents the rise and fall of gabapentin – from 'wonder drug' to illicit substance in just 50 years
19 Okt 20166min
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET): Chemistry in its element
The story of one of the most ubiquitous artificial compounds
12 Okt 20166min
BINAP: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Kramer introduces the Nobel prize-winning ligand that will give you just the hand you need: BINAP or 2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl
6 Okt 20166min
Fluorouracil: Chemistry in its element
A substitute for one of the bases in DNA that can cause the death of cancer cells
28 Sep 20166min
Quaternary ammonium salts: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces a family of molecules that first gave fluffy softness to freshly washed clothes
21 Sep 20165min
Ergotamine: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler finds out why writing Alice's adventures in Wonderland was such a headache for Lewis Carroll
14 Sep 20166min
Spinel: Chemistry in its element
Find out about the Black Prince's ruby, which is no ruby at all
7 Sep 20165min
